Cleanup continues after Cedar Bayou diesel spill
TEPCO crews and the Texas General Land Office report quick containment of a diesel spill near Cedar Bayou from a Baytown terminal storage tank. Authorities say 25 to 35 barrels of low sulphur diesel were lost, with no long term environmental damage or wildlife fatalities observed. Coast Guard oversight and Hazmat cleanup followed, while investigation considers whether recent storms contributed to the leak.
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Rainey
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Baylis
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Windstorm insurance bill approved by Senate in Texas
The Texas Senate backed a new structure for the TWIA windstorm fund with rate hikes, bonding and revenue measures to replenish the depleted fund. Gulf Coast policyholders could face about a 5 percent annual increase for three years to restore financial soundness, despite coastal senators' opposition. The plan passes 27-4 as lawmakers cite shared statewide responsibility after Hurricane Ike’s toll.
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Texas Senate
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Senate
Gulf Coast
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McAllen
Lemonade Day fuels youth entrepreneurship and charity
Holthouse notes Greater Houston youth sold over a million cups last year and raised more than $200,000 for local charities. He emphasizes training the next generation of leaders as essential amid tough finances. Learn more at Lemonade Day and Emma's Hugs websites.
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Baytown Little Theater to stage The Producers in May
Baytown audiences will see The Producers at Baytown Little Theater from May 1 to May 17 with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 30 p.m. Tickets are 15 dollars and available online or by calling 281 424 7617. Cast includes Jim Wadzinski as Max Bialystock and Dwayne Bailey as Leo Bloom with Hayley Shaw as Ulla. The production features actors from Baytown and surrounding communities.
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BLT
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Baytown
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Jordan Applebe
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Rachel Butler
Alexx Guinn
Maggie Eubanks
Sandyn Lyerla
Kenny Haney
Jenny Johnson
Trenity Craig
Josh Hines
Michael Davis
Brandon Freeman
Baytown Little Theater
Goose Creek CISD suspends out-of-district activities over swine flu
Goose Creek CISD declines all out-of-district activities through May 11 to curb possible swine flu spread to Baytown. UIL cancels academic, arts, and athletic contests until then. Senior proms may occur out of town. in-district practices and performances continue as scheduled. Health officials caution cases may rise, prompting district action.
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Baytown
University Interscholastic League
Goose Creek Cisd
Harris County
Swine flu cases rise in Texas predominantly Guadalupe County
Health officials report 10 additional swine flu cases in Texas raising total to 26. Most infections remain centered in Guadalupe County where at least eight people are known to be infected.
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San Antonio
Texas
Texas Department of State Health Services
Guadalupe County
Texas Schools Close Over Swine Flu Fears
Fort Worth AP reports more than 200 Texas school closings affect about 130000 students causing parent dilemmas over missed work, child care costs, and teen unsupervised time as schools stay closed to curb swine flu spread.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Swine flu victim visited mall in Houston trip
A Mexico City toddler who died from swine flu spent a day at a large Houston mall one day before symptoms appeared. Cameron County officials said the family stayed three nights in Houston before the child fell ill and was hospitalized in Brownsville.
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U.S
Houston
Cameron County
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